Alex F. Mathews   photo from Greenbrier Historical Booklet

 

 

For many years, the only bank between Staunton and Charleston was in Lewisburg.  At the age of 33,  Alexander Ferdinand Mathews, who was Greenbrier County’s first “official” banker, founded the Bank of Lewisburg.   It opened for business on July 29, 1871.  Mathews’ partners in starting the institution were Judge Adam Snyder and Judge Homer A. Holt.  Mathews led the bank continuously until his death.

 

  Biography of Alex F. Mathews

 

  Biography of Judge Adam Snyder

 

  Biography of Judge Homer A. Holt